Michael Jackson’s Nephew To Star In Singer’s Biopic
Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s 26-year-old nephew, will portray the late singer in the Lionsgate biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Fuqua recently confirmed the news on Instagram. The singer and actor is the son from Jermaine Jackson, a member of The Jackson 5 and Michael’s brother.
With a story by John Logan, Fuqua agreed to helm Michael as his next project.
The movie is being produced by Graham King, who made the critically acclaimed Bohemian Rhapsody out of the Freddie Mercury and Queen story.
@JaafarJackson will portray his uncle @MichaelJackson in the @AntoineFuqua-directed film biopic for @Lionsgate. Jaafar is the second youngest son to our brother Jermaine. #jaafarjackson #michael #michaeljackson pic.twitter.com/J4R9BuQEwv
— The Jacksons (@Jacksons) January 30, 2023
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Good to know. He looks so much like him